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Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Diesel EPA-rated at 52 mpg highway, 37 mpg combined; Tier 3 Bin 125

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The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan ( earlier post ) fitted with the six-speed manual transmission offers an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg (4.52 The six-speed manual model returns an EPA-estimated city mileage of 30 mpg (7.83 l/100 km), resulting in 37 mpg (6.35 Base price of the entry-level gasoline-powered Cruze is $17,850.

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Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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They further estimated that roughly one-fifth of the savings can be attributed to gasoline price increases over the period and four-fifths to fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards. Fleet-wide fuel economy gains produced large fuel savings. gasoline demand would have put upward pressure on world oil prices.

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6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG

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As we collectively experience the rise in the pricing of everyday items, it’s natural to look for new ways to save up money. The current inflation definitely didn’t only affect the price of our groceries—as diesel and gas became more expensive, too. The post 6 Easy Ways to Boost Car MPG first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

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When gas prices are on the rise, it had a big impact on the type of vehicles that people were buying. With gas prices always fluctuating, it can be difficult to predict how much you’ll need to spend on fuel each month. SUV and Truck Sales Decreased as Gas Prices Increased. Analysis of Recent Market Moves.

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EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever

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EV Fleets Will Change the Face of Trucking Forever. The industry will never be the same once EV fleets are adopted. Businesses must compute this number to estimate the minimum price they should charge for when planning trips. Perhaps the biggest advantage of electric fleets is fewer emissions. Here’s why. Cost Reduction.

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Consumer Federation of America Calls for LDV CAFE Standard of 60 MPG for 2025

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A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) by 2025.

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